Medication
Amprolium
أمبروليوم
Educational content for breeders — not a substitute for veterinary advice. Doses and treatments here are general; actual diagnosis and treatment must be supervised by a veterinarian.
Standard anticoccidial that blocks the parasite's thiamine (vitamin B1) uptake.
Indications
Coccidiosis
Dosage
As per product, usually 5–7 days
Administration
In the drinking water to treat the whole flock
Warnings
Do not give together with high-dose vitamin B1 supplements during treatment (reduces effectiveness)
References
Pigeon Diseases.pdf (EHC) — جدول العلاج البكتيري/الطفيلي الرسمي
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